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We’re Going to Moore Expo Next Weekend!

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Post date April 12, 2026

We're Going to Moore Expo Next Weekend!

Join me tonight along with several other folks from my Overland Adventure Crew on the livestream as we talk about plans for the @mooreexpo2970 next weekend.

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Meshcore Solar Repeater — Let’s BUILD!

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Post date April 12, 2026

Meshcore Solar Repeater — Let's BUILD!

Step by step build guide for a solar powered Meshcore repeater.

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Can We Build George Dobbs’ Signal Generator From Scratch? | Homebrew Ham Radio Podcast

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Post date April 12, 2026

Can We Build George Dobbs’ Signal Generator From Scratch? | Homebrew Ham Radio Podcast

In this episode, we gather around the workbench to look back on our latest homebrew scratch-build project: George Dobbs’ signal generator. Join us as we discuss the design process, parts selection, challenges, lessons learned, and what it took to bring this ham radio project to life from the ground up.

If you enjoy QRP, portable operations, electronics, and building your own gear, this episode is for you. We also announce our next scratch-build project, so be sure to follow along as we continue building, experimenting, and learning together over the coming episodes.

This episode wraps up the signal generator build and kicks off the next project in our ongoing scratch-build series.

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Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.

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Node 54199 Configuration: Full Manual Setup Guide #shorts

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Post date April 12, 2026

Node 54199 Configuration: Full Manual Setup Guide #shorts

Setting up node 54199? Walk through default manual configuration: call sign, radio interface (CM108 chip for broad ham support), and duplex type (half duplex with telemetry). Restart Asterisk to apply changes.

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Live Easy Build! Pebble HF Ham Radio!

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Post date April 12, 2026

Live Easy Build! Pebble HF Ham Radio!

Tonight we’re going to build a Pebble HF radio https://pebblehf.com/ and use it on the air! Thanks to the @HamRadioDuo for bringing this project to the radio community!

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What Is Weirdest Ham Radio Integration?? AFTER CHAT?

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Post date April 12, 2026

What Is Weirdest Ham Radio Integration?? AFTER CHAT?

I was reminded today of the FT8 software on the Cardputer by @SOTA-plus for the QMX, and I had to check it out! I bet they can get it running on the Pebble HF without too much fuss in the future!

https://github.com/wcheng95/Mini-FT8

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The BEST Upgrade To Your Handheld Radio

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Post date April 12, 2026

The BEST Upgrade To Your Handheld Radio

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Would You Run A Classic Ham Radio At Your Station? – Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

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Post date April 12, 2026

Would You Run A Classic Ham Radio At Your Station? - Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

Let’s Check Out One Of The Best Classic Ham Radios Ever Made – Kenwood TS-930 Overview and Demo

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Three Days on the Tower – Real Antenna Work

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Post date April 11, 2026

Three Days on the Tower – Real Antenna Work

This one turned into a proper three-day station build. I started by measuring the downward load on the falling derrick so I could get a better idea of what sort of force the alloy pole is really seeing, and whether a swap to fibreglass is realistic for the next stage of the project. From there, the tower came down again so I could cut a small coax exit slot near the top of the mast – carefully placed, drilled, filed and smoothed so it would do the job without turning into a stress-riser or a coax shredder.

After that, it became one of those jobs where everything takes longer than expected. Coax runs up the inside of the mast, connectors off and back on again, snakes through the tube, joins where I didn’t want joins, new PL259s, old PL259s, seized threads, soldering in the wind, choke fitting, weatherproofing, cable routing round the rotator, and generally trying to future-proof the whole lot for 10m, 20m and eventually the 160m vertical idea.

There’s also some real-world thinking in this one about temporary compromises versus final installation – using what’s good enough for now, replacing the scrappy bits, checking bend radius, watching rope stretch in the heat, and trying to keep failure points to a minimum. In other words, this is less a polished “how-to” and more an honest look at how these big field jobs actually get done.

By the end of it, the mast is back up, the new coax routing is in place, the chokes are fitted, the system is starting to make sense again, and the next decision is what comes first: the 60m vertical, or the new 15m/6m tower project.

If you enjoy the longer workshop-style videos where you can follow the whole process – including the mistakes, workarounds and muttering – this one is definitely for you.

Software, tools, antennas, rotators, coax and assorted chaos all feature heavily. Enjoy the video, and enjoy your radio.

For reference:

Signature 9 system for future 160m vertical work
Internal coax routing through tilt-over mast
Common mode chokes for 10m and 20m
PL259 fitting, joins, sealing and weatherproofing
Falling derrick load measurement and mast planning

If you like this sort of full build documentation, leave a comment and let me know what you’d like next.

Callum.

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SharkRF M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro — Which One Should You Buy?

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Post date April 11, 2026

SharkRF M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro — Which One Should You Buy?

SharkRF makes two very different products — and choosing the wrong one is a costly mistake. Bob K6UDA breaks down the M1ke vs OpenSpot 4 Pro so YOU know which one fits your shack.

In this video, Bob from K6UDA Radio puts SharkRF’s two flagship products head to head:🔵 The SharkRF M1ke — a standalone Wi-Fi IP transceiver with a built-in speaker and mic. No radio needed. Connect it to your home or mobile Wi-Fi and instantly access DMR, D-STAR, C4FM (System Fusion), NXDN, EchoLink, and AllStarLink right from the device itself.🟠 The SharkRF OpenSpot 4 Pro — the gold standard in portable standalone digital radio hotspots. Pair it with any ham radio, use the free SharkRF Link app from your phone or PC, and enjoy cross-mode transcoding with up to 30 hours of battery life.Bob covers:✅ What each device is actually designed to do✅ Key differences in features, use cases, and portability✅ Who should buy the M1ke — and who should stick with the OpenSpot 4 Pro✅ Real-world pros, cons, and honest opinionsWhether you’re a digital ham looking to get on DMR without a radio, or a seasoned operator wanting the best portable hotspot available — this comparison has you covered.🔗 SharkRF Official Site: https://www.sharkrf.com🔔 Subscribe to K6UDA Radio: [YOUR SUBSCRIBE LINK]👍 Liked the video? Hit the thumbs up — it helps more hams find this channel!

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